The Golem and the Jinni offers just such an absorbing experience. “In the best instances, you don’t merely read a book-you dive in and happily immerse yourself, forgetting the troubles of daily life for a while. Helene Wecker must be a born writer there is no other way to account for the quality of her prose, as phenomenal as any of the supernatural wonders she delivers in the glorious THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI.” (BookPage) “.the most exciting fantasy debut since Susanna Clarke’s JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. “It sounds like the setup for a really strange joke: “A golem and a jinni walk into a bakery in early 19th-century New York.” But this debut novel-part fantastic tale, part historical fiction-is one of the most highly anticipated fiction releases of the spring.” (Christian Science Monitor)

“THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI is recommended to adults who enjoy a good story and have a childlike sense of make-believe.” (New York Journal of Books) “Magical thinking comes alive in an enchanting allegory of the immigrant experience as two mythical beings try to make sense of themselves and the world around them.” (Family Circle Magazine)

“Wecker begins with a juicy premise.and great adventures ensue.She writes skillfully, nicely evoking the layers of alienness that fall upon strangers in a strange land.” (Kirkus Reviews) “The premise is so fresh.A mystical and highly original stroll through the sidewalks of New York.” (Booklist) spellbinding blend of fantasy and historical fiction.” (Publishers Weekly) “Wecker deftly layers their story over those of the people they encounter.

“Original and fresh.A fascinating blend of historical fiction and Jewish and Arab folklore” (Library Journal)

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